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Denver Broncos Release T.J. Ward
Posted on August 2, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine After much speculation, the Denver Broncos officially released safety T.J. Ward on Saturday. Multiple outlets reported on Friday that the Broncos were attempting to trade Ward. But when nothing materialized, the Broncos...
Adrian Beltre Out Four Weeks with Hamstring Injury
Posted on September 2, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Texas Rangers began September with hopes of reaching the postseason, albeit slim hopes. However, their path to the wild card just got a lot more difficult. Third baseman Adrian Beltre has been sidelined with a...
Addison Russell Has Setback in Recovery from Plantar Fasciitis
Posted on September 1, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Chicago Cubs have been without shortstop Addison Russell for nearly a month because of a foot injury. Unfortunately for the Cubs, they will continue to be without their opening day shortstop for at least another...
Houston Astros Acquire Justin Verlander at Waiver Deadline
Posted on September 1, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine With just one minute left until the waiver deadline, the Houston Astros pulled off one of the biggest trades of the summer. The Astros acquired longtime Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander for three prospects. As part...
Dodgers To Promote Prospect Alex Verdugo But Not Joc Pederson
Posted on August 31, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Los Angeles Dodgers aren't a team in need of a lot of help. But help is on the way nonetheless. When rosters expand on Friday, the Dodgers are expected to call up outfield prospect Alex Verdugo, one of the top...
Angels Acquire Justin Upton from Tigers, Send Cameron Maybin to Astros
Posted on August 31, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Blockbuster trades at the end of August are rare, but the Los Angeles Angels appear to have pulled one off. The Angels have reached an agreement with the Detroit Tigers to acquire outfielder Justin Upton. The Tigers will...
Seattle Mariners Acquire Mike Leake from St. Louis Cardinals
Posted on August 30, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Less than 48 hours until the waiver-trade deadline, the Seattle Mariners have made a move to shore up their injury-plagued rotation. The Mariners acquired starting pitcher Mike Leake from the St. Louis Cardinals on...
Cleveland Browns Release Joe Haden
Posted on August 30, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Cleveland Browns are trying to move in a new direction this season. That new direction will not include longtime cornerback Joe Haden. The Browns announced Wednesday morning that they have released the two-time Pro...
Danny Duffy Arrested on DUI Charges
Posted on August 29, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Kansas City Royals ace Danny Duffy was arrested Sunday night and cited for driving under the influence in suburban Kansas City. Duffy reportedly fell asleep while at a Burger King drive-thru window around 8 p.m. in...
Nick Ahmed Breaks Wrist, Likely Out for Season
Posted on August 29, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Arizona Diamondbacks thought they'd be getting Nick Ahmed back from the DL in time for the stretch run. But those plans have changed. Just days away from returning from a broken hand, Ahmed suffered a broken wrist....
Detroit Lions Make Matthew Stafford NFL’s Highest Paid Player…For Now
Posted on August 29, 2017, by Travis Pulver It’s been expected. Eventually, he Detroit Lions and their longtime quarterback Matthew Stafford were going to agree on a new deal—and now it has happened. The team announced the news on Twitter Monday night. It took a...
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NFL Moving Thursday’s Dallas Cowboys-Houston Texans Preseason Game To Arlington; Game Now Cancelled [UPDATE]
Posted on August 28, 2017, by Travis Pulver The Houston Texans were scheduled to play their fourth and final preseason game at home in NRG Stadium. But that may not be possible due to the havoc and destruction Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey has done on the Texas...
MLB Trade Rumors: Teams Already Asking About Giancarlo Stanton
Posted on August 28, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The 2017 MLB season isn't even close to over yet, and already teams are making plans for this winter. Specifically, all eyes are already on the Miami Marlins and outfielder Giancarlo Stanton. There are already whispers...
Washington Nationals Activate Jayson Werth, Max Scherzer from DL
Posted on August 28, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Washington Nationals are getting back two of their most important pieces if they expect to make any noise in this year's postseason. On Monday, the Nationals activated both outfielder Jayson Werth and ace Max Scherzer...
2017 NFL Preseason—What We Learned From The Washington Redskins-Cincinnati Bengals Game
Posted on August 27, 2017, by Travis Pulver The Washington Redskins hope they have the pieces they need to contend in the NFC East. The Cincinnati Bengals hope they can keep everyone healthy long enough to make a push of their own in the AFC North. Both have...